Barbatula fluvicola
Barbatula fluvicola Calegari, Freyhof, Waldock, Wegscheider, Josi, Rüber & Seehausen, 2025
North-prealpine stone loach

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  9.12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Germany, Switzerland, Austria.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal soft rays: 5-5
Biology:  This species inhabits small to medium-sized rivers with clear, swiftly flowing water and a hard substrate composed of rocks (Ref. 137765).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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